Free consumer's guide to writing & publishing tools & services
Get reviews of the tools and services you need to self-publish. Includes Amazon, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Smashwords, Canva, Reedsy, Grammarly, BookFunnel, MailChimp, Kirkus Reviews, and over 100 more in this free guide.
FROM MANUSCRIPT TO PUBLISHED
ONLINE COURSES
Create a foundation for success, be free to self-publish, become a hybrid author, or pursue an agent and a traditional publishing deal. Prepare your manuscript professionally, distribute, market, and sell your books. The courses are text-based, encyclopedic, and augmented with audio-video presentations on strategies, tools, and techniques you need to succeed. You don’t have to do this alone. Let the experts help you create a book that is indiscernible from books published by the large presses.
The Self-Publishing Freedom Course
Marketing starts here! Prepare your manuscript to professional standards, gather a tribe of early readers who will become your superfans, build a platform on the web, make sure your book lands on the right virtual shelves, and be free to self-publish or get an agent and a traditional publishing deal.
How to Set Up Your Own Publishing Business
As an independent author and publisher you wear many hats, including that of a small-business owner. This role can be rewarding because you have so much more control than if you sell your books to a publishing company. Legal, taxes, business plans, copyright, and so much more.
Make your book: Formatting and Design Essentials
Formatting, production, interior and book cover design. It takes a village! What is PDF, EPUB, and MOBI? What goes on the front, back, cover, and inside flaps? How do I size images? What fonts should I use for print and digital versions? Learn how to do it yourself or to hire it out.
“
Carla’s course is a must for the novice and seasoned self-publisher alike. She lays out the essential steps in a logical and understandable way. She’ll answer questions you didn’t know you had about the publishing industry!
Jeanette F. Chaplin, Ed.D., Fireweed Glow
“
It's actually fun to take these lessons. They are full of good advice, practical tips, and they include tons of resource material, all presented in a manner that is easy to follow and use.
Tamara Merrill, The Augustus Family Trilogy
I love creating these courses for you. I've been self-publishing since 1995. Back then I was a technical writer who penned a bicycling guide to the South of France. I dreamed of writing guidebooks, travel articles, and travelogues as my full-time job. Publishing companies liked my work but said it wasn't mainstream enough, which is why I turned to self-publishing. And I succeeded!
Pretty soon other authors started asking me how I did it, so I started teaching workshops and writing how-to guides. I loved it! I loved helping authors sort through all the products and services available to find the right ones. I loved testing new ebook creation technologies. I loved meeting the founders of these companies, presenting at conferences, and consulting with authors.
I'm living my dream: traveling, writing, publishing, and helping others succeed in their publishing journeys. Please let me know how I can help you.
-Carla
Carla King, founder, Self-Publishing Boot Camp